Summary

This study evaluates the action of the pelvic floor muscle training with and without EMG
Biofeddback in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in menopausal, peri and post
menopausal women and their quality of life before and after the interventions.

Study Design

The conducted training by two groups, consisting of phasic contractions (3 sets of 10 repetitions of maximal contraction for two seconds to double or triple rest), endurance (two sets of six repetitions of sustained contractions of 6-10 seconds with the same rest time) and training effort, requesting the anticipated contraction of the abdominal pelvic floor coughing effort. We used the same protocol in the supine position, sitting and standing, as evolution of the patient. Both were treated 2 times per week, 20 minutes, totaling 8 sessions.

pelvic floor muscle training

assessment and intervention group with a training of the pelvic floor muscles, another group with training of the pelvic floor muscles and electromyographic biofeedback and a control group will be held. All groups respond to a questionnaire of quality of life. At the end, all groups will be reassessed and compare the effectiveness of interventions between groups.

In this group, the same protocol of the TMAP will be held, however, emg biofeedback is used during training for 20 minutes, 2 times a week, 8 sessions.

pelvic floor muscle training

assessment and intervention group with a training of the pelvic floor muscles, another group with training of the pelvic floor muscles and electromyographic biofeedback and a control group will be held. All groups respond to a questionnaire of quality of life. At the end, all groups will be reassessed and compare the effectiveness of interventions between groups.

Additional Information

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training With and Without EMG Biofeedback and Quality of Life in Peri and Postmenopausal Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Principal investigator

Adriane Bertotto

Description

The Pelvic floor muscle training has been the first line of choice in the treatment of
Stress Urinary Incontinence. The goal of this technique is increasing the strength and
function of the pelvic floor which aims to support the pelvic viscera, as well as part of
their duties, such as locks sphincter muscles.
Risk factors such as advanced age, obesity, multiple pregnancy, can cause a woman to present
urinary incontinence (SUI), where the main cause is the dysfunction of the pelvic floor
muscles and the lack of awareness of these muscles as well as biomechanical problems.
Some studies describe the use of EMG biofeedback to assess and improve the function of the
pelvic floor muscles, however, the studies are not yet conclusive about the action of adding
this equipment in the treatment of SUI.
In this regard, the EMG Biofeedback has the ability to physiologically evaluate these
disorders and perform a faster treatment for these patients, improving their quality of
life. The EMG has the ability to monitor and measure the progression of activation of the
pelvic floor muscles, giving feedback to the patient and therapist about the actual
condition of muscle function.

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated in October 2014.

Information provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.